Assad’s arrival on Chinese territory shows the Chinese government’s attempt to use sanctions to free Syria from the isolation situation imposed by the West
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247 — Syrian President Bashar alAssad arrived in China this Thursday 21 for his first visit to the Asian country since 2022. Assad arrived aboard an Air China presidential plane and was greeted with a red carpet.
Assad’s arrival on Chinese territory shows the Chinese government’s attempt to free Syria from the isolation situation imposed by the West through sanctions while the country is permanently in civil war.
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Syria was historically an important hub of the ancient Silk Road. Chinese silk and porcelain reached the Roman Empire via Syria, among other places. Rebuilding Syria will be a winwin for the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), Syria and the entire region. The country joined the Chinese development initiative in 2022. The country was readmitted to the Arab League in May.
Assad will attend the opening ceremony of the Asian Games along with other foreign officials before leading a delegation to meetings in several Chinese cities, including a summit with President Xi Jinping, expected to take place the day before the opening of the Games.